The truth is Rice, who is brilliant, served her country honorably and always defended free speech, did not meet a leftist litmus test because she is black, a woman and a Republican.

Why did Rutgers President Robert Barchi stand mute and refuse to publicly condemn and rebuke both staff and students for denying constitutionally protected freedom of speech on his campus? In refusing to do so, he capitulated and rewarded leftists with a huge victory. Never again can Rutgers invite any speaker other than one who parrots the liberal line.

Both instructors and students exhibited unfair, wrong, indecent, disgusting and un-American behavior without as much as a slap on the wrist. Maybe the Rutgers staff needs a refresher course on appreciating America's freedoms.

Not only should Barchi step down as Rutgers president, but so too should instructors who refuse to abide by and defend our nation's Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Condoleezza Rice is a compassionate lady, and rather than wanting a protest over her appearance to mar or be a distraction from graduates and their families, she ultimately declined the invitation to speak. If Rutgers can't defend free speech, maybe New Jersey taxpayers shouldn't support Rutgers.

Lawrence Katz

Tinton Falls

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